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CE58 TYD

2008 Alfa Romeo 159

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,352 mi
Last recorded195,352 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Alfa Romeo 15989,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 TYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 195,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper wishbones inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and bonding starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and has 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and has 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fireproof insulation lying on top of centre silencer but still secure

Fail 23 Dec 2019 195,352 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front upper wishbones inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn and bonding starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and has 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on outer edge and has 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fireproof insulation lying on top of centre silencer but still secure

Pass 9 Jan 2019 184,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 173,816 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 165,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 165,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 156,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 136,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,746 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 124,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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CE58 TYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE58 TYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE58 TYD registered?

CE58 TYD is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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